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Elliot Anderson lauds City as ‘kings of Manchester’ after £116m Forest transfer
Elliot Anderson has joined Manchester City from Nottingham Forest for £116m, calling City the “kings of Manchester” and praising their record of winning trophies. The 23-year-old midfielder said he is particularly looking forward to September’s Manchester derby, although his comments may provoke a hostile response from Manchester United supporters.
The transfer, agreed three weeks ago and completed after Anderson returned from the World Cup, runs until 2031 and makes him City’s first major signing under new manager Enzo Maresca. Anderson helped England finish third at the World Cup and led the Premier League last season for touches (3,300), duels won (297) and possession won (306); he joined Forest from Newcastle for £35m in July 2024.
In short
- Anderson joins City from Forest for £116m.
- He calls City Manchester’s “kings”.
- The midfielder signed a deal until 2031.
Explained simply
Elliot Anderson is a 23-year-old midfielder who has emerged as one of the Premier League's most influential players. Last season at Nottingham Forest, he was among the league leaders in various performance measures, demonstrating his impact on matches.
Manchester City have signed Anderson from Nottingham Forest for £116m, making him their first major signing under newly appointed manager Enzo Maresca. The transfer runs until 2031.
Anderson joined Nottingham Forest from Newcastle United in July 2024 for £35m. He recently returned from the World Cup, where he helped England finish third, underlining his status as one of the country's top young midfielders.